Young people in the north of Coventry have been given a #10,000 grant to build a shelter.

The youth shelter will be built at the back of Lentons Lane, Hawkesbury, using cash from the Single Regeneration Budget 5.

It is hoped the scheme will trigger a regeneration package to build other facilities for young people in the area.

The shelter was chosen by young people in Lentons Lane and their views are now being taken into account by councillors planning to create a "kick-about" area.

Cllr Ann Lucas, cabinet member for area co-ordination and leisure, said: "This is an extremely worthwhile project where the young people of Lentons Lane have been at the heart of the consultation process and will be encouraged to be actively involved as the project develops.

"If youth shelters are to be acceptable to young people, they need to be involved from the process of choosing the structure to involvement in the development.

"This gives them a sense of ownership and pride that makes this type of project a success."

Lentons Lane Residents Association received the #10,000 grant through a partnership between the association, North East Area Co-ordination and West Midlands Police.

Cllr Brian Patton (Lab, Henley) said: "The young people of Lentons Lane deserve and need this type of facility. I am happy that the efforts of the residents association, in consulting with the young people and the agencies, have paid off."

Further phases planned for the site would benefit the whole community.

Land behind Lentons Lane has been licensed from the city council to Hawkesbury Residents Association for many years.